Meet Santiago Marquez of Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Buckhead

Today we’d like to introduce you to Santiago Marquez.

Santiago, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I started in the nonprofit sector 20 years ago while I was attending graduate school. I cut my teeth at the Latin American Association, a social services agency. Four years after working at the LAA, I took a position at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, leading a Latino Outreach Initiative.

That position allowed me to work on a national level. I was offered an opportunity to come work as an executive ten years ago and I jumped on the offer. since then, I have been at the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Has it been a smooth road?
Fundraising, management and politics are the biggest challenges.

So, as you know, we’re impressed with Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
We are the force that drives the economic engine of Hispanic business in Georgia. With over 34 years of service, we are the largest and one of the strongest Hispanic chambers in the United States.

Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
Diversity and opportunity abound- traffic is what I like least.

Contact Info:

• Address: 99 W. Paces Ferry Rd. suite 200 Atlanta, Ga 30305
• Website: www.ghcc.org
• Phone: 404 929 9998
• Email: [email protected]

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